The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 24
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Chelsea’s Spanish schemer takes a rise in our weekly refresh of the Watchlist rankings, though Rafa Benitez’s rotation dents the prospects of their new man up front. Arsenal’s kind run of fixtures keeps them in our thoughts following on from the double, while Sunderland’s new-found thirst for goals also plays a significant part in our update. As always, you can view our current standings in the sidebar on the right and read on for the details behind the recent movements and the factors at play behind our thinking.
Goalkeepers
Wojciech Szczesny retains his top spot, courtesy of three home games in the following four as Arsenal prepare to welcome Liverpool, Stoke and Villa to the Emirates. Simon Mignolet is close on the Pole’s heels in second – one clean sheet in four has somewhat dented his appeal, though he continues to offer the most obvious and secure route into Sunderland’s backline.
Asmir Begovic is a non-mover in third. While Stoke’s recent poor defensive form has seen him beaten 13 times in his previous four, the Bosnian is afforded three favourable home games (WIG, REA, WHM) in the next five to cement his place at the top of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) keeper standings. With Tony Pulis still uncertain over a return date for Marc Wilson and Andy Wilkinson missing out last weekend due to a recurrence of a back problem, we’re currently without an obvious budget alternative in the Potters defence.
Michel Vorm takes a step up our Watchlist rankings. The Swansea stopper has been beaten just four times in five matches since returning from injury – Vorm may have three away games in the next four but his owners will be undeterred; the Welsh club have the best defensive record on the road, conceding just nine times. Ben Davies’ form is the only downside to acquiring the Dutchman, however, with the left-back’s budget appeal and attacking returns likely to deter many from investing in the Swans’ goalkeeper.
Jussi Jaaskelainen remains in the mix – West Ham’s next three (ful, SWA, avl) look prosperous, with the Finnish international offering the security of save points to fall back on should his side concede, while Adam Federici and Mark Bunn are our preferred budget stoppers in light of their respective schedules.
Defenders
Leighton Baines returns to the top of the pile thanks to back-to-back clean sheets in the past couple of Gameweeks. Everton seem to have rediscovered their resilience once again and with spot-kick and set-piece duties in his locker, Baines’ double figure haul at Newcastle in Gameweek 21 served a reminder of his propensity to pick up points at both ends of the pitch. With two favourable home fixtures to come, including a clash with Villa – a side so vulnerable to set-piece delivery, Baines looks strong in the short-term.
United’s favourable run of upcoming fixtures earns Patrice Evra a leap in our estimations. With the United midfield struggling to justify any level of investment this season, the Frenchman has racked up four goals and five assists and now faces five of the current bottom nine over the next six Gameweeks as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side look to push on at the summit. Jonny Evans is a cheaper alternative but with concerns over his hamstring, we’re leaving him out of the equation for now – Ferguson has hinted Evans is now his first-choice centre-half, though; when fit again, his cheaper price tag could tempt plenty new suitors. Rafael is, of course, the other route to explore – although with European football back on the agenda soon and Chris Smalling and Phil Jones both fit, there could be rotation on the horizon for the Brazilian.
Both Kieran Gibbs and David Luiz slide a little after their double Gameweeks but the pair stay in the top five thanks to their upcoming fixtures. Gibbs’ five assists highlight his attacking potential and while Luiz is handed a stay of execution thanks to his set-pieces and share of spot-kicks, a move back to central defence somewhat dents his appeal. It remains to be seen if Luiz is recalled to a midfield role at Readin and Rafa Benitez’s rest and rotation may force a reassessment of the Chelsea backline situation, with Cesar Azpilicueta staking a strong case as a cheaper alternative. John Terry’s return to the side will, however, put matters in flux once again.
Ben Davies’ 10 point haul against Stoke last weekend has already seen his price rise – nevertheless, a cost of just 4.3 continues to look a bargain ahead of Swansea’s upcoming schedule and plenty more investment can be expected, with the left-back offering the cheapest route into Michael Laudrup’s defence. Joey O’Brien’s return from injury brings the West Ham full-back onto Fantasy radars once more. While Guy Demel is 0.5 cheaper, O’Brien’s points per game average (4.5 to 2.9) highlights their respective displays so far.
Midfielders
Theo Walcott holds firm at the top here. Shifted back to the flank against Chelsea on Sunday, he still produced the goods – the expected return of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for tomorrow’s game with West Ham should afford him the chance to move back up front once again. With returns in eight of his last 10, Walcott’s superb form manages to stave off the threat of Juan Mata but there’s not much between them. The Spaniard has now established a seven point gap at the top of the FPL midfield standings – his goal against the Gunners last weekend means he has now scored or assisted in 13 of his last 15 starts. Despite rotation concerns, Mata is firmly established as the weapon of choice amongst the Chelsea attackers, with Eden Hazard becoming a differential by comparison as the Belgian’s ownership continues to drop.
Marouane Fellaini keeps third spot, despite a run of five games without a goal. The Everton man has chipped in with bonus or assists in his last three and welcomes West Brom, Villa and Reading to Goodison in the next five, in addition to a trip to Norwich. Similar to Fellaini, Michu stays in the top five thanks to a kind upcoming schedule – his form has been poor, with just one goal and an assist in the league from Gameweek 17 onwards, but we’re backing him to come good once again with statistics showing that he remains amongst the most threatening midfielders on show, despite his recent drought.
Compared to Walcott and Mata, Gareth Bale has offered little consistency in the premium bracket of late. The Welshman has scored or assisted in just one of his last six appearances – nevertheless, that 21 point haul in Gameweek 19 served a reminder of his explosive qualities. With five sets of double figures to his name, Bale will be hoping to return to form ahead of games against Norwich, West Brom, Newcastle and West Ham in the next four, though there’s no doubt he’s testing the patience.
Steven Gerrard and David Silva both climb, with the Liverpool skipper in a remarkable run of form. A goal or assist in nine of his previous 10 keeps him firmly in our thoughts as the Reds make their way to Arsenal and City, while Silva’s consistency of starts is a selling point as rotation up top at City remains an issue. Santi Cazorla plummets down the rankings with Walcott the preferred Arsenal midfield coverage of many, though the playmaker still has the potential to produce – his assist at the Bridge keeps him in the top five scoring FPL midfielders this season. If you wish to double on Arsenal’s attacking potential, Cazorla will perhaps be preferred to Lukas Podolski up top.
Further down, plenty of mid-price protagonists are vying for our attention due to form and/or fixtures. Jon Walters, Adam Johnson, Adel Taarabt and Joe Cole are all worthy of consideration over the next few for Fantasy managers scouring the market for midfield alternatives.
Forwards
Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez remain immovable objects at the top of the forward ranking, while Edin Dzeko also keeps his place in the top three. The Bosnian has started each of the last four for City and has scored or assisted in all of those fixtures – at just 7.5, he remains a strong value route into Roberto Mancini’s frontline, despite the permanent threat of rotation.
Steven Fletcher moves to the front of the chasing pack. The Sunderland man has been in superb form of late and has an eye-catching schedule on his agenda – plenty have already snapped up the 7.0 priced Scot this week after his double at the DW on Saturday. Daniel Sturridge’s first league start for Liverpool saw the former Chelsea man continue his run of a goal per game since moving to Merseyside – his mid-price appeal could sway many looking for ways to save budget, with the fixtures falling kindly from Gameweek 26 onwards for Brendan Rodgers’ side. It’s early days but there’s no doubt that continued form from Sturridge and any marked decline in Suarez’s output will shake things up when it comes to considering Liverpool’s attacking assets.
Elsewhere, Demba Ba’s sub role against Arsenal casts doubts over his consistency of game time under Rafa Benitez – his ability to produce is undbouted but Ba looks increasingly likely to be vulnerable from his manager’s rotational whims on every third fixture. Wayne Rooney comes back into the picture after recovering from a knee injury, though Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to bench him at Spurs in favour of Shinji Kagawa is likely to deter many from jumping aboard any bandwagon, with Van Persie’s game time looking far more assured and is returns ridiculously consistent.
The likes of Rickie Lambert and Pavel Pogrebnyak look appealing options for those eyeing up a five man midfield, while Jermain Defoe, Papiss Cisse and Dimitar Berbatov will be hoping to benefit from some kind upcoming fixtures to rebuild their standing with Fantasy managers.
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January 23 at 9:09 am
I Like Small Butts & I Can Lie says:
Do you think Aguero will start or continue to be eased back in with another bench appearance?
Considering Suarez RVP Fletcher to turn into > Aguero RVP Sturridge
January 23 at 9:10 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
He should start.
Well we can wait and see this week. The teamsheet will be out before FPL deadline.
January 23 at 9:11 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
He’ll start. A week and a half between matches so plenty of time to build his fitness even more. We’ll have the teamsheet before the deadline anyway.
January 23 at 9:11 am
I Like Small Butts & I Can Lie says:
Yeah valid point. Guess I’ll have Plan A and B in case he is or isn’t starting.
January 23 at 9:30 am
Doolittle says:
This is exactly what I’m considering, might go with RVP Aguero Fletcher for now with Sunderland and Man City having much more appealing fixtures than Liverpool.
January 23 at 9:09 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
Yeah finally got my defense and all WC sorted out.
I know you’re not supposed to plan for long term transfer and all but meh I got them sorted out in this condition.
DDG – 3.9
Nasty – Dawson – Davies – Cameron – Pearce
Mata – Walcott – Michu – Bale – Fellaini
RVP – Aguero – Pogre
Transfers
GW 26: Fellaini Pogre -> Marveux Sturridge.
GW 28: Bale Dawson -> Fellaini A.Cole.
GW 29: Downgrade Cameron -> Wilson.
GW 31: DDG Davies -> Ruddy/Szeczny Enrique.
I’ll have this squad by GW 31.
Sir Cezny 3.9
Nasty – A. Cole – Enrique – Wilson – Pearce
Mata – Walcott – Michu – Fellaini – Marveux
RVP – Aguero – Sturridge
Not looking too shabby is it?
January 23 at 9:11 am
Doctor X says:
I wouldnt get Aguero right now. I’d wait and watch for another week in all honesty.
Plus, your team is not going to look like that come GW 31 for sure.
January 23 at 9:17 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
He’s looking good when he came of the bench last time around. You can say it’s my punt, trying to beat the market. If he starts this week I’ll get him.
But if not I have alternatives in Dzeko or Fletcher before getting him in.
Yeah I know I was just playing around with it and planning out some potential transfers
January 23 at 9:11 am
when in doubt (C) him,his left foot will save ya!!! says:
dont plan for that far!!!! there may be many hurdles!!!!
like injuries???bans???
January 23 at 9:20 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
Yeah I know I was just playing around with it and planning out some potential transfers.
My guideline for transfers so to say but I won’t stuck with it 100% as there will definitely be unexpected conditions.
But yeah for my current team. Looking fine?
January 23 at 9:10 am
iwanjones23 says:
Guys,
Currently on my wildcard, which combo is the best going forward
A) Shaw, Sterling, Suarez
B) Nastasic, Fellaini, Benteke
Thanks
January 23 at 9:12 am
Siva Mohan says:
B
January 23 at 9:15 am
iwanjones23 says:
I was leaning towards B, just worried about Suarez, seems to get 3BP every game
January 23 at 9:20 am
Siva Mohan says:
same with Fellaini .. 5 baps in last 2 games.. he has some tasty fixtures coming up.. West Brom (H), Aston Villa (H), Man Utd (A), Norwich (A), Reading (H)
January 23 at 9:19 am
madreal says:
B
January 23 at 9:35 am
Doolittle says:
B, although not convinced by Benteke.
January 23 at 9:11 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
@TW : MU in PJs
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/spo.....Qatar.html
January 23 at 9:12 am
Giggs Boson says:
Scholes and Giggs
January 23 at 9:20 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
“I’m too old for this shi(r)t!”
January 23 at 9:19 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
January 23 at 9:22 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
January 23 at 9:12 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
if you had to pick one for your team who would you get, clyne or onu?
January 23 at 9:12 am
Siva Mohan says:
Onuoha
January 23 at 9:19 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
why?
January 23 at 9:21 am
Siva Mohan says:
nailed in.. QPR have parked the bus under Harry..
January 23 at 9:13 am
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Clyne
January 23 at 9:13 am
Doctor X says:
Depends on your defensive rotation. But arbitrarily, i like the look Clyne a lot. I’ve been watchign most of So’tons games and I think he’s a super RB.
January 23 at 9:16 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
both work equally as well.
comes down to onuoha (MUN, avl) vs clyne (new, LIV)
rotation aside you say clyne though?
January 23 at 9:36 am
dul says:
Clyne if u ask me.
January 23 at 9:14 am
Giggs Boson says:
Onu i think, Southamton’s defence is fundamentally poor, despite some decent performances.
January 23 at 9:23 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Disagree. It is their fat goalkeeper who is fundamentally poor.
January 23 at 9:25 am
Giggs Boson says:
Their defensive stats in the members area are just awful.
January 23 at 9:25 am
Giggs Boson says:
*in team stats
January 23 at 9:26 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
… along with at least 6 other teams. And theirs are improving.
January 23 at 9:22 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
I’d get Onu. I don’t rate Southampton defensively.
January 23 at 9:22 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Clyne. He has much more chance of scoring or assisting. Also, despite ‘Arry’s work, QPR’s defence is gash.
January 23 at 9:29 am
dR.viLLanZ says:
Onuoha – Better chance to get cleansheet.
Clyne – Better chance to get assist ,cleansheet is a bonus .So far 3 assist this season.
January 23 at 9:16 am
RamaJama says:
The Norwegian and Solskjaer “student”, Vegard Forren, will probably come in around 4.0 in the Southampton defence. Could be interesting to follow him.
January 23 at 9:22 am
Kings of Lyon says:
If im going for a soton def at 4.0 its clyne.
January 23 at 9:23 am
Manani says:
apparently, he is a very good defender too!
January 23 at 9:24 am
Manani says:
he won the player of the year in the league playing as defender, that’s how good he is.
January 23 at 9:30 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
like PASCAL CYGAN, who was voted player of the year in the French First Division two seasons prior joining Arsenal.
January 23 at 9:18 am
guillermo says:
Any word on Cuellar’s injury?
January 23 at 9:19 am
iain_90 says:
What do people make of BAE’s stuff about Naughton?
Will AVB keep him out through spite? Was seriously considering bringing him in this week.
January 23 at 9:20 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
No. He has just kindly pointed out that Naughton is right-footed …
January 23 at 9:23 am
iain_90 says:
AVB might not have been aware I suppose. Leave it one more week, do you think?
January 23 at 9:25 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
No. He is already in!
January 23 at 9:27 am
iain_90 says:
Might mean playing Harte against Chelsea but who cares!
January 23 at 9:28 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
That’s the spirit!
January 23 at 9:26 am
cassanata says:
You have to admire BAE’s honesty
January 23 at 9:20 am
paudy77 says:
Which is better
Current Team
Begovic (Jasskelainen)
Rafael Azpilicueta O’Brien (Shaw Cameron)
Santi Mata Walcott Michu (Puncheon)
RVP BA Podolski
WC Team
Begovic (Boruc)
Rafael Azpilicueta O’Brien (Shaw Cameron)
Bale Mata Silva Michu (Puncheon)
RVP Fletcher Suarez
January 23 at 9:23 am
Kings of Lyon says:
WC team. I dont like Boruc though
January 23 at 9:24 am
paudy77 says:
I dont mind Boruc?
Am i wise getting ba out for podolski?
Walcott out?
gerrard poss for silva?
January 23 at 9:27 am
Kings of Lyon says:
I hate him. Nothing to do with FPL just dont like the man
Id sell Ba & Podolski
Walcott is on the fence for me. Im not sure on that one
Silva over Stevie G
January 23 at 9:21 am
Kings of Lyon says:
In what order would you rate the following players over the next 2 gws –
Bale (nor, wba)
Fellaini (WBA, AVL)
Walcott (LIV, STK)
Mata (rdg, new)
January 23 at 9:22 am
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i’d rate them enough to get all 4
January 23 at 9:23 am
Kings of Lyon says:
Haha, I thought someone would say that. I cant afford them all with VP and Aguero,
January 23 at 9:27 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
sure can. cue my WC team.
January 23 at 9:28 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
already use your wc? i’m getting all 4 plus rvp aguero and studge. jafa-esque defense though
January 23 at 9:33 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
yyyep.
my WC tem so far:-
DDG Bunn
Zaba Gibbs Davies Demel Pearce
Mata Walcott Bale Afro Punch
RVP Kun Fletch
0.5 itb to do Fletch > Studge later on.
lemme see the jafa-esque defense. who knows, it might get more CS!
January 23 at 9:34 am
Kings of Lyon says:
Whats your team value?
January 23 at 9:38 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
TV 108.7. used to be higher before i got rid of Michu & Suarez recently. selling value is 105.9.
0.6 itb actually, would have extra 0.3 if i keep Bego.
January 23 at 9:36 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
bego bunn
dawson cueller davies demel clyne/onu
and i’ve got marv over punch
January 23 at 9:41 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
i’d say don’t get dawson. too temporary.
if i go marv instead of punch, i’ll have 0.6 more itb! damn, that’s a lot of money.
January 23 at 9:44 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
no other def i really like at that price though…
January 23 at 9:48 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
i’d go for r.martin if i were you.
January 23 at 9:50 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
over dawson??
January 23 at 9:26 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
same here.
January 23 at 9:22 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
Mata
Walcott
Bale
Fellaini
January 23 at 9:24 am
Koflok - we came, we raved, we loved says:
but I’d get 4 of them if I were you as TW pointed out. Mata and Wally is fixture proof, Bale is somewhat too and he’s ‘due’, while Fellaini got the best fixture.
January 23 at 9:23 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
Bale
Mata
Fellaini
Walcott
January 23 at 9:24 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Mata at the bottom. The other three you have/get.
January 23 at 9:24 am
Scroobius Mac says:
Bale
Fellaini
Mata
Walcott
January 23 at 9:23 am
Siva Mohan says:
have Mignolet from GW14.. Federici or Boruc for 2nd goalie? is Boruc nailed in?
January 23 at 9:24 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Federici. Boruc is totally crap, imo.
January 23 at 9:33 am
Kings of Lyon says:
He was good in his day. Now hes crap.
He’s always been a bit of a C U Next Tuesday
January 23 at 9:35 am
iain_90 says:
noticed the other night he doesn’t seem to be blessing himself these days.
January 23 at 9:37 am
Kings of Lyon says:
Imagine that.
January 23 at 9:37 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
He is too fat to get his arm up.
January 23 at 9:24 am
Michael says:
Yep
January 23 at 9:34 am
Doolittle says:
Fed.
January 23 at 9:36 am
big oak says:
look for rotation
boruc fix are aweful
January 23 at 9:24 am
Michael says:
Whats your link all about TW
January 23 at 9:36 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
It’s a bunch of H2H competitions for the FFS regulars, which is based on the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A and another league of other European teams. If you follow the site you will be notified of when applications open for next season, as sadly, this season has already commenced.
Feel free to take a look around the site to see what it involves.
January 23 at 9:44 am
tw - CL + Europa groups have been announced! click my link for details says:
what he said
January 23 at 9:28 am
HelloSidney says:
Is Johnson a reasonable alternative to Fellaini or am I talking mad shit?
January 23 at 9:30 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
You are talking mad shit. Give A. J. a year or so.
January 23 at 9:31 am
Kings of Lyon says:
Im sure we said that 3 years ago
January 23 at 9:34 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Oh!
You may well be right, at that.
January 23 at 9:30 am
cassanata says:
I don’t think he will score as many points as Fellaini but do think he is a good pick.
January 23 at 9:30 am
big oak says:
no fellaini is a 2nd striker
johnson is a winger
January 23 at 9:32 am
HelloSidney says:
Cheers…
January 23 at 9:41 am
Doolittle says:
Not a bad option, but very unlikely to match Fellaini.
January 23 at 12:34 pm
Daniel - Captain, Leader, Legend. Super Frank !!! says:
Fell is defensive mid atm, not second striker
January 23 at 9:30 am
ChristIna says:
I posted this earlier…still funny though.
Granville’s last 15 minutes on his WC…
19 Jan 11:30 Bale to Gerrard
19 Jan 11:29 Gerrard to Bale
19 Jan 11:15 Bale to Gerrard
January 23 at 9:31 am
Aatish says:
24 Jan 11:30 Gerrard injured.
January 23 at 9:31 am
big oak says:
basically he flipped he a coin
….
then decided best 2 out of 3
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then decided best 3 out of 5
…….
January 23 at 9:32 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
He used to be indecisive … but now he’s not so sure …
January 23 at 9:41 am
Doolittle says:
I can’t claim that one without my Partridge grav!
January 23 at 9:56 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Hehehe!
January 23 at 9:32 am
Giggs Boson says:
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr.....qbxdsq.gif
January 23 at 9:35 am
roscola says:
January 23 at 9:30 am
Kings of Lyon says:
I like this ‘power 5′ mid feild but i always like at least one good def and 2 good good strikers. My WC as it stands is -
Begovic Foster
Cameron Baines Nasty Demel Davies
Michu Fellaini Taarabt Punch Mata/Bale
VP Aguero Berba/Fletcher
I prefer the balance there. Whats everyone elses thoughts?
January 23 at 9:33 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
I’m the same. I will have three. Berbatov’s form is awful.
January 23 at 9:34 am
Kings of Lyon says:
It really is but He has WHU, MUN. I’ll likely sell for Sturr after that.
January 23 at 9:35 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Djeko, Defoe(yes, Defoe!) or Fletcher.
January 23 at 9:38 am
Kings of Lyon says:
If its Dzeko & Aguero up top v QPR I might just do that. I cant afford Defoe. Fletcher is an option but last time i checked his stats they were awful
January 23 at 9:46 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Well, they are much better now!
January 23 at 9:46 am
Scroobius Mac says:
Defoe might be injured by the way.
January 23 at 9:48 am
Stinkfly says:
What, how, where, when, why?
January 23 at 9:39 am
big oak says:
that’s not a power 5 midfield
i can get a power 5 midfield if i get silva and pog in for cole and cisse out
i end up with:
walcott mata silva michu fellaini in mid
January 23 at 9:42 am
Kings of Lyon says:
Its not the power 5. I dont like / rate pog. Silva on the other hand is a good shout.
January 23 at 9:32 am
GREEN BUTTERFLY says:
Nani ???
January 23 at 9:33 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Mummy?
January 23 at 9:33 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
We had to fire her, son. I’m sorry.
January 23 at 9:37 am
GREEN BUTTERFLY says:
rooney injured, no game time for him?
January 23 at 9:43 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Rooney is back, resting his fat arse on the pine.
January 23 at 9:46 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
Apparently, he reinjured his knee while training in Qatar.
January 23 at 9:48 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
January 23 at 9:33 am
big oak says:
noooooooo
January 23 at 9:34 am
ChristIna says:
It makes the world go round,
January 23 at 9:35 am
Giggs Boson says:
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tum.....o3_400.gif
Fergie likes to play without wingers now and again, depending on opposition.
January 23 at 9:36 am
Giggs Boson says:
(I used to be on board, until i remembered this)
January 23 at 9:36 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
January 23 at 9:45 am
NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is Legend says:
Fergie would’ve got rid of him already if they get Lucas Moura. enough said.
January 23 at 9:35 am
Dazzleraz says:
Anyone else out there choose Hazard ahead of Mata?
I was so close to bringing Mata in before xmas(prior to ARS or spurs match where he scored 2) and decided to wait until after that GW but it never happened. not sure if im being stubborn now but i actually think Hazard is the better footballer and being overlooked considering such a small difference in points total and the fact he is 0.6 cheaper?
Also
anyone think Gibbs was excellent at the weekend? dont think he made 1 mistake and got in some great positions yet again..well worthy of a BP IMO and a cert in my squad for the rest of the season along with Shaw Michu and RVP.
Another really impressive player over the last few weeks has been Dembele..probably doesnt get enough assists or goals to warrant a place in a FFT but what a player!
That is all
January 23 at 9:37 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
No
Ok
No.
January 23 at 9:42 am
big oak says:
i think mata is better in FPL terms and reality
however hazard is a bit of a differential these days so can be useful if ur chasing (at least until moses is back)
gibbs is great mostly coz he is the most guaranteed starts in the arsenal team, and he also goes forward
dembele imo wouldv sold a lot of problems for fergie if manu made a move for him in the summer
January 23 at 9:37 am
kingozil says:
which all teamsheets will be in before the deadline this week??
January 23 at 9:38 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
All the ones on that day.
January 23 at 9:38 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
So will there be a DGW for Swansea or Chelsea, or will their league game scheduled for GW26 (is it?) be played the midweek before/after so it’s still in GW26?
January 23 at 9:40 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
Midweek after I reckon unless there’s an FA Cup replay…
January 23 at 9:40 am
Giggs Boson says:
If there is another DGW i’m going to cry.
January 23 at 9:41 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
Get the tissues ready lad.
January 23 at 9:42 am
Giggs Boson says:
http://i.capsspot.com/s/5/1/195648.gif
January 23 at 9:46 am
EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:
January 23 at 9:40 am
ChristIna says:
Say Whaaaat?
*Takes out bottle of vodka from drawer in office desk
January 23 at 9:42 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
I need to send you some decent whisky.
January 23 at 9:45 am
ChristIna says:
http://www.gifbin.com/982676
January 23 at 9:46 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
… I said DEESUNT!
January 23 at 9:48 am
ChristIna says:
http://www.gifbin.com/986652
January 23 at 9:51 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
January 23 at 9:42 am
ChristIna says:
Sounds like JPT final week that.
January 23 at 9:45 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
So I remember you saying you were the champ, when was the re-re-replay?
January 23 at 9:47 am
ChristIna says:
Last week.
Me 80
You 59
YEaaaahhh!
January 23 at 9:49 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
So is there a replay every GW your score is better than mine? Cheeky tactics, I might try that one.
January 23 at 9:40 am
Kings of Lyon says:
Its GW27.
I think both the Liverpool v Swans & the Chelsea v Man City could be moved to midweek (the same GW). I do remember this being the same last year (or the year before) and it was moved to later in the season.
January 23 at 9:42 am
Doolittle says:
I don’t think I can take another one…
January 23 at 9:44 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
*considers whether to go into the beta-blockers business*
January 23 at 9:44 am
Fernando Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Do go away. says:
Okay, ta all.
January 23 at 9:43 am
AusSpur says:
What does everyone reckon of my WC team – for GW24
Begovic (Cerny)
Dawson Azpilicueta Nastasic (Clyne, Davies)
Bale Gerrard Hazard Michu (Diame)
RVP Dzeko Lambert
January 23 at 9:44 am
Mozart_s Balls says:
Which WC front 8 seems better to you:
3-4-3 version:
Bale – Michu – Walcott – Mata – GUTHRIE
FLETCHER – SUAREZ – Rvp
3-5-2 version:
Bale – Michu – Walcott – Mata – SILVA
STURRIDGE – POGREBNYAK – Rvp
January 23 at 9:47 am
Scroobius Mac says:
3-4-3
January 23 at 9:48 am
Doolittle says:
I’d go A, Fletcher and Suarez to outscore Silva and Sturridge (presuming Guthrie and Pog are bench fodder).
January 23 at 9:48 am
HelloSidney says:
Tough call, probably edge towards second one myself
January 23 at 9:51 am
Mozart_s Balls says:
Cheers to all.
It’s just that i haven’t seen this version of heavy 5 mids, i thought i’d throw it out here and see what people think.
January 23 at 9:45 am
Scroobius Mac says:
Cerny / Begovic
Nastasic / Onuoha / Azpilicueta / Davies / Demel
Mata / Fellaini / Walcott / Puncheon / Bale
Aguero / Benteke / Van Persie
Puncheon/Benteke rotate rather nicely and I can always make some wiggle room to get Sturridge in 2 weeks if it goes to pot. Beyond that, how does it look? Is Begovic/Cerny a viable combo or should I downgrade Nasty/Azpi and look at a better back-up?
January 23 at 9:50 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
I don’t believe that Begovic/Cerny is a goer.
January 23 at 9:51 am
HelloSidney says:
Why?
I’m thinking a 3.9 keeper is the way to go too
January 23 at 9:53 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Events, dear boy – events. It would be such a bugger to use a transfer on a goalie. I will have Mignolet and Federici.
January 23 at 9:57 am
HelloSidney says:
What does “events” mean? I don’t really want to choose a keeper to play every week, inevitably getting it wrong most times.
January 23 at 9:52 am
Doolittle says:
I’d downgrade one of the two, probably Azpilicueta (rotation risk when Terry is back), and look to get Fed.
January 23 at 9:53 am
Doolittle says:
I say this, but I’m seriously considering the 3.9 keeper option with Szczesny.
January 23 at 9:46 am
Gopher says:
Odds for tonight:
Anytime goal
Wally 1.91
Pod/Giroud 2.0
Caz 2.75
C Cole 4.33
Nolan 4.50
J. Cole 6.50
Clean sheet:
Ars 2.25
Wham 6.50
Correct Score:
Shortest odds are for Ars to win 1-0, 2-1, 2-0
To score 2 goals or more
Wally 5.00
Pod/Giroud 5.50
January 23 at 9:51 am
Giggs Boson says:
Walcott 1.91? Where do i sign?
January 23 at 9:53 am
Gopher says:
William Hill
January 23 at 9:53 am
Dogba says:
Odds look good for my team. Let us pray.
January 23 at 9:52 am
Scroobius Mac says:
FYI there are grumblings on Spurs forums/twitter that Defoe has a minor injury that will keep him out for 2-3 weeks.
Might be bollox but just a heads up.
January 23 at 9:53 am
roscola says:
What would that mean? Dempsey up front?
January 23 at 9:54 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
Dempsey up top?
January 23 at 9:54 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Oh. Bugger – thanks, Scroobius.
January 23 at 9:54 am
Giggs Boson says:
Dempsey up front? The plot thickens. This WC team is getting confusing. http://i.imgur.com/0rieYZB.jpg
January 23 at 9:54 am
Berbilly Gilmore - Uefa council CL teams and groups announced. Click my link for further details says:
January 23 at 9:55 am
Doosra - The Noble Order of Extreme Valour- FFS UEFA EPL- Season 1 Award says:
Hmmm … Dempsey … double Spurs …
January 23 at 9:58 am
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January 23 at 3:52 pm
Kaizer Soze says:
bale upfront isnt a bad shout
January 23 at 9:53 am
ChristIna says:
New post bishes
January 23 at 3:23 pm
Alzheimer Guy says:
Hi
January 23 at 3:28 pm
highlanderfil says:
What do you guys think of this WC team? Got a few days to tinker with it.
Begovic-Bunn
Davies(Swa)-Bassong-Riether-Evra-O’Brien
Mata-Silva-Walcott-JCole-DeGuzman
Henriquez-RVP-Benteke
Also have 1.1 to spend.
January 23 at 3:48 pm
Kaizer Soze says:
looks nteresting alot of differentials in there attacking wise which hopefully pay off for you maybe consider sturridge in a couple weeks.
January 23 at 4:59 pm
highlanderfil says:
Yeah. Henriquez is a short-term plug. I should be able to hold off on a transfer next week and get Sturridge in the one after.
January 23 at 3:46 pm
Kaizer Soze says:
premature question but I’ll ask anyway..
Small issue with my team this week is to play
A Gibbs(LIV)
or
B Davies (sun)
Thanks for your answers
January 23 at 5:00 pm
highlanderfil says:
I’d say Davies.
January 25 at 7:38 am
veerum says:
DAVIES
January 24 at 12:52 pm
Fahanomore United says:
WC team ….. 4-5-1
Any thoughts.
De Gea, (Rudd)
Zabaletta, Evra, Azpilicueta (Wisdom, Naughton)
Michu, Mata, Fellaini, Gerard, Walcott.
RVP, (Pogrebnyak, Anichebe)
Considering downgrading my 3 expensive defenders to upgrade one striker to Suarez for 4-4-2.
Hmmm really not sure about this one
January 25 at 7:36 am
veerum says:
plz help me with my team guys
KRUL/MIGNOLET
HARTE / MARIAPPA / DAVIES / O’”BRIEN / GIBBS
GERRARD / MICHU / NOBLE / WALCOTT / MARVEAUX
RVP / SUAREZ / AGUERO
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CMNTS FR NECESSORY CHANGES
January 25 at 7:42 am
La Roja says:
STOP SHOUTING